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State Supreme Court ruling upholds Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state government workers

Thursday, September 11 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -The Oklahoma Supreme Court has upheld Governor Kevin Stitt's executive order requiring state employees to return to in-office work, rejecting a lawsuit that sought to preserve remote work policies put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.In an 8-1 decision issued Tuesday, the state's high court sided with Stitt, who signed Executive Order... Read More.

Trump DOJ, 22 state attorneys general support Drummond’s fight to enforce Oklahoma immigration law

Tuesday, September 9 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Department of Justice (DOJ) and 22 state attorneys general have filed separate briefs with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in support of Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s fight to enforce the immigration enforcement law he first requested in March of 2024.A preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge... Read More.

Cherokee Nation holiday begins with State of the Nation Address in Tahlequah

Monday, September 1 by News 6

TALEQUAH, Okla. -Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. opened the annual Cherokee Nation holiday with a State of the Nation Address focused on progress in healthcare and unity for the future.Hoskin said annual patient visits in the Cherokee Nation health system have increased by about 700,000 over the past five years. Access... Read More.

State Rep. Burns resigns after domestic abuse, assault charges

Monday, September 1 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — State Rep. Ty Burns resigned from office on Saturday, according to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This decision comes after Burns pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault on Thursday.Burns began his official resignation letter by officially stating that... Read More.

John Mateer sets record in debut, leading No. 18 Sooners to 35-3 win over Illinois State

Sunday, August 31 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — John Mateer passed for 392 yards and three touchdowns in a record-setting first game at Oklahoma, and the 18th-ranked Sooners beat Illinois State 35-3 on Saturday night.Mateer, a transfer from Washington State, set the school record for most yards passing in an Oklahoma debut, surpassing... Read More.

Oklahoma State Rep. Ty Burns pleads guilty, sentenced for domestic abuse, assault

Thursday, August 28 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -A state representative pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault and will receive a one-year suspended sentence, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.Rep. Ty Burns was charged by prosecutors for the November 2024 and April 25, 2025, incidents involving family members, according to the... Read More.

US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa

Monday, August 11 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is auctioning off the $325 million yacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian luxury ship since the start of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.The auction, which closes Sept. 10, comes as President Donald Trump seeks to increase pressure on Russian... Read More.

State Supt. Walters ending government-mandated some end-of-year testing for grades 3-8

Friday, August 8 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — In a significant shift in educational policy, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the end of traditional statewide summative testing for grades 3-8 in Math and English Language Arts.Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, districts will be allowed to use approved benchmark assessments instead of end-of-year tests.This decision comes after... Read More.

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US

Friday, August 8 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department said it would... Read More.

Arkansas State Police hold news conference following arrest of suspect Andrew James McGann

Friday, August 1 by News 9, News 6, AP

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the killings of a married couple in front of their children at Devil’s Den State Park over the weekend, Arkansas officials said.Arkansas State Police arrested Andrew James McGann of Springdale and charged him with two counts of capital murder.Police have not... Read More.

State Rep. J.J. Humphrey enters 2026 race for Oklahoma lieutenant governor

Thursday, July 24 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -State Representative Justin "J.J." Humphrey is officially running for Oklahoma lieutenant governor. Humphrey announced his candidacy Monday night during an event hosted by the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association.The announcement adds another name to the field of candidates vying for the post in the 2026 election. Others who have declared their... Read More.

Oklahoma recreational marijuana supporters can soon collect petition signatures, state leaders say

Thursday, July 24 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Proponents of a state effort hoping to make recreational marijuana legal for Oklahomans aged 21 years old or older can soon collect signatures to put their state question on a ballot next year.The Oklahoma Secretary of State stated supporters of State Question 837 can move forward with a major step in their initiative... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: State

State Supreme Court ruling upholds Stitt’s return-to-office mandate for state government workers

Trump DOJ, 22 state attorneys general support Drummond’s fight to enforce Oklahoma immigration law

Cherokee Nation holiday begins with State of the Nation Address in Tahlequah

State Rep. Burns resigns after domestic abuse, assault charges

John Mateer sets record in debut, leading No. 18 Sooners to 35-3 win over Illinois State

Oklahoma State Rep. Ty Burns pleads guilty, sentenced for domestic abuse, assault

US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa

State Supt. Walters ending government-mandated some end-of-year testing for grades 3-8

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US

Arkansas State Police hold news conference following arrest of suspect Andrew James McGann

State Rep. J.J. Humphrey enters 2026 race for Oklahoma lieutenant governor

Oklahoma recreational marijuana supporters can soon collect petition signatures, state leaders say

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